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Porter’s 5 Forces: KSU’s Position in the US Freight Rail Industry
Competition with other railroads and other modes of transportation is subject to service rates, routes, service reliability, and quality. KSU faces the stiffest competition among the Class I railroads due to its relatively small size.
Union Pacific’s Chemical Freight Revenues: An Anticipated Mixed Bag in 2016
Union Pacific’s chemical freight carloads were down by 4% in 4Q15 compared to 4Q14. Petroleum products carloads were down by 18% during the same period.
Arch Coal’s Appalachian Shipments Remain under Pressure in 2Q15
In 2Q15, Arch Coal’s (ACI) Appalachia segment shipped 3.1 million tons of coal, down from 3.7 million tons in 2Q14, but up from 1Q15’s 3.0 million.
Types of Courier Services and Service Providers
Standard courier services involve collecting the parcels, sorting the parcels, and transferring the parcels to the closest depot to the delivery location.
A look into J.B. Hunt’s Intermodal segment
J.B. Hunt’s (JBHT) Intermodal segment is the leader in the industry. The segment has transportation service agreements with most North American rail carriers.
Analyzing how J.B. Hunt makes money
In this part of the series, we’ll discuss how JBHT makes money. In 2013, JBHT’s revenues increased by 500 million. Its total revenue was $5.6 billion.
An overview of J.B. Hunt Transport Services
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is one of the leading transport and logistics companies in North America. The company operates a huge fleet of semi-trailer trucks.
